Not Me

If perfection had a show — it’d be THIS ?️‍??

This drama *literally* left me speechless 😭 The acting was acting, the story was storying, the plot was plotting, and the emotions were EMOTIONING!! Like... I’m still not over it 😭💥

Gun’s acting?? PHENOMENAL. The way he portrayed both Black and White — like two completely different souls — ugh, pure brilliance. You could actually *feel* the difference between them. That’s not easy, but he nailed it effortlessly! 🖤🤍 And his chemistry with Off?? Don’t even get me started 😭 The tension, the softness, the pain, the love — EVERYTHING. I’m officially obsessed!! 😭🔥

This drama had everything I’ve been craving in a BL — depth, emotions, story, and meaning. That pride flag scene? Don’t talk to me, I’m still crying 🏳️‍🌈💖 It was so powerful and beautifully done.

If you’re still thinking whether to watch it or not — STOP THINKING. You’re missing out on an absolute masterpiece. GO WATCH IT NOW. Like, right this second!!! 😭😭😭

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Not Me: More Than Just A BL Series (A MASTERPIECE)

Not Me was honestly so good—I’m fully satisfied and it’s definitely one of my favorites now. As an OffGun fan, I had to watch the whole thing, and it totally lived up to my expectations. It never let me down.

I’ll admit, the first episode where one of the twins drowned was kinda slow and didn’t grab me right away, but I stuck with it and I’m glad I did. It all made sense later on and really helped build the bigger picture.

What makes Not Me stand out is that it’s not your typical BL focused only on romance. What I really appreciated was how it tackled serious issues like political corruption in Thailand and LGBTQ rights. It had real depth, and I loved that the story had purpose.

The whole gang was amazing, I loved their passion and what they stood for. And the acting? Top tier. Gun especially nailed it, no surprise there.

In my opinion, Not Me is a masterpiece. You can really tell the cast and crew poured their hearts into it.

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My chaotic jumble of thoughts on “Not Me”

This drama hooked me from minute one and what can I say? I loved it.

After his estranged twin brother Black is badly hurt in a fight, White impersonates him to seek revenge and is thereupon thrust into a life that is very different from his own. By joining Black’s gang in their fight for freedom, human rights and equality, White is imminently pushed outside his comfort zone and begins to question the life he led before.

The plot of “Not Me” was beautifully executed and the suspense kept me glued to the screen.
Sean and White’s relationship was very sweet and I liked the way everything was resolved in the end. There wasn’t too much drama. Black’s friends Gram and Yok had their own little stories to tell as well, which proves how carefully the characters were crafted and thought through. Everyone was given an adequate amount of screen time.
For me personally, Black and White’s relationship was one of the most heartwarming. I would have loved to see more of their story, especially on Black’s side. Even though they were torn apart when they were children, their connection still prevailed, leading them back together eventually.
Speaking of which, one thing that completely blew me off my feet was Gun‘s acting, considering that he impersonated both Black and White. He acted out the contrast between the two brothers with lots of care, highlighting their differences as well as their similarities.

But not only Gun, the entire cast and crew did an amazing job at bringing the show to life.
The cinematography, acting and directing was on spot. I really liked the soundtrack as well. I can’t count how many times I shazammed the background tracks.

One of the messages I got out of this drama was how important it is to raise your voice against inequality, in whatever form it may appear. It might seem as though you’re alone in the fight, but once you are courageous enough to act, it will prove how many people are willing to fight along with you.
All it takes is for someone to take the first step, and the difficulties and risks that come along with that are clearly depicted as the characters in this story push forward.
Topics like this are still relevant and undeniably present in todays society, making the drama all the more valuable and important.

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This is undoubtedly my favourite Thai drama.

Before we get into this, I just have to say, I've been watching Asian dramas (specifically Korean) for about 7 years now. I've seen my fair share of trash shows that are only carried by romance. I've only just recently begun watching Thai dramas. For the most part, I've been underwhelmed by some of the Thai dramas I have seen. However, 'Not Me' hits practically every mark and gave me nearly everything I wanted from it.

STORY:

Every Thai drama I have seen has had such a lacklustre story. I firmly believe a show or film cannot be entirely carried by romance. Though this show does a spectacular job of balancing both plot and romance. I know a lot of you watch Thai BL specifically for the romantic relationships. However, it's refreshing to be just as interested in the main lovers as the story they find themselves entangled in. 'Not Me' strives to give you more than just Asian twinks falling in love. It feels less like its profiting from the LGBT community and more like it's supporting it and adding to the overall conversation. The LGBT rally scene is easily in my top five favourite scenes from the show. As a queer person myself, I know what it feels like to stand with my community like that; it's euphoric. I know Sean and White felt the same. The show's activism doesn't stop there, though. 'Not Me' incorporates themes relating to corrupt justice systems, police brutality, and socio-political discourse within Thai communities.

If you want to actually engage with a show beyond frothing at the mouth over boy kissing, then this is definitely the show for you. If you just want to watch gay dudes making out, then this is also the show for you because there's a healthy amount of that too!

ACTING:

Hats off to Gun for convincingly playing twins. I think a close comparison would be Armie Hammer's performance as the Winklevoss twins in 'The Social Network'. You know it's just one actor, but they've done such a good job you honestly forget it's not real after a while. Seeing the twins together was always such a spectacle because Gun managed to create two completely different and independent characters. When White was impersonating his brother, he never managed to perfect Black's glare. He was obviously soft, not just in his actions but in how he spoke. He was only ever harsh when he realised he wasn't acting like his brother. Black is entirely different; you couldn't help but feel wary whenever he was on screen. Overall, every actor brought their A-game. I was never underwhelmed by an actor's performance. Off was exceptional in every scene he was in. Sean is no doubt my favourite character in the show.

I feel like everyone and their grandma has said this but the chemistry between Off and Gun is off the charts. Even before they started to like each other, I thoroughly enjoyed watching them clash. But their romantic relationship was definitely a standout performance from the two. The way they interacted as partners felt real; every touch, hug, and kiss didn't seem like carefully plotted actions from a script but rather real actions made my two people who love each other. The realness of their intimacy sometimes made me feel like I shouldn't be watching. It was beautiful and I'm sure Off and Gun's real-life friendship is just as beautiful.

MUSIC:

I won't say too much about music but in most Thai shows I tend to cringe at the dramatics whenever the music kicks in. However, I knew this show would be different barely 10 minutes in, during the scene where White comes home for the first time. He becomes immersed in a fond memory of his brother. In the memory, the soft acoustic guitar cuts out towards the end but then earnestly fades back in when we see White's fond smile, the words "where are you" being sung. It's a gorgeous scene and really set the tone for White and Black's relationship. This type of music prevails throughout the show, with the exception of occasional campy musical accompaniment. It's a Thai show, after all, they gotta be campy sometimes.

REWATCH VALUE:

I'll say one thing on the matter...I binged episodes 1-12 in one day, then rewatched the entire show not even a week later due to my impatience for the 14th episode. The likelihood of me rewatching this in the near future is high.

I feel like I may have gone overboard for this review but I was just so pleasantly surprised by this drama. By the end, I loved every character (some more than others...I'm looking at you, Sean). I tend not to care about the side characters in BL dramas but that was NOT the case here. The show never felt low quality, in terms of music, acting, set pieces, costuming, script, etc. It was a high-quality show that deserves neverending praise. The ending was satisfying but I definitely wouldn't say no to seeing these characters again.

Give it a watch! You won't regret it.

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stunning portrayal of corruption within society

this show is an absolute masterpiece. and i’m not trying to put that lightly.

it tackles politics, corruption, human rights, capitalism, morals, etc. and i think its the beginning of a new genre of bls. (i don't even think it should be limited to just a bl, its an inclusive lgbtq+ series)

if you’re not one for politics, this isn’t for you. the political nature of this show is one of the reasons why this show is so good, as a lot of shows don’t like to tackle more controversial themes in order for more people to enjoy it.

i think every single aspect of this show is stunning. from the lack of covering up blemishes on the actors’ skin, showing the trauma that comes from losing a parent tragically, betrayal and distrust, exploring different ways to make change in your country, accurate depictions of pain, grief, and love. just… everything. not to mention the gorgeous cinematography and ost.

the director, screenwriter(s), actors, and everyone who worked on it did such an amazing job.

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A masterpiece!

Brilliant from start to end! This series was truly a masterpiece in all the most minimal details.

First of all, the cinematography was outstanding, stunning and breathtaking. As someone who's pretty obsessed with films, this one has such an unique visual. There are so many shots engraved in my mind; I'm extremely pleased with this aspect of the series.

The acting and performance was beautifully done and captivating. The cast was absolutely perfect; everyone did such a fantastic job in portraying their role. The chemistry between the main leads is incredible, too, and truly conveyed such a tender, passionate and delicate romance.

All in all, this series has everything. An intriguing premise, a carefully thought-out plot, rich characters with deep and complex development and so realistically human. I've never been this in love with a series before. It's so worth the watch. SeanWhite's romance was so beautifully made as well; so achingly tender and raw and the real definition of Finding Your Person.

Please give this a chance if you haven't. It's such an underrated gem. It treats important social and political issues with respect and the delicacy it deserves, without moving on from also being a deeply layered series. The LGBTQ+ representation here was so wonderfully made as well. There are scenes that made me feel seen, understood and represented in a way no other series has done.

Truly recommended! A thriller that managed to tell a beautiful romance and the story of amazing characters and the society we live in. My favorite thai series so far! :)

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Not me, not you, but everyone....will love this??

This series was DROP DEAD GORGEUOUS. It's a must-watch from me because you'll miss out on a lot if you don't watch it.
Let me tell you, every character, ship, and situation is simply amazing and well-portrayed. I'm not going to mention the name of the person who put Black in a coma, cuz the fun is in discovering it yourself.
Let me give a quick summary though,
Black was one day beaten up and put into a coma and White(who had just returned from Russia) had received a call from their childhood best friend Todd(Sing Harit slayed this role) saying what had gone down. Now, White is interested in discovering who had done this to his brother and thus acted as him. He found out that his brother was a part of a motorcycle gang, and found it hard to adjust to it. As suspicions grew, the relationship between Sean(the one who hated him the most in the gang)and Black(White) grew together. What's most surprising is that the one who had put Black in the coma condition was the one closest to him after all!
Everything about this series has you on the edge. And, lemme assure you, I won't be the only one crying when Black broke Sean's heart. One thing I am wondering though is what happened to the main deal of the entire series, which was bringing down Tawi. I'm curious as to what happened to the man, but it was never revealed at the end of the series. P.S. Nobody cared about him.
The actors were impeccable. Each one of them slayed every role. P'Gun did so well as both Black and White, but one thing that not many people talked about was how well P'Sing did in his role. He slayed it, showing the real pain he felt in his eyes and showing the love and care he felt for Black.
This is pretty much all I can say. Everything about this series stands out and is breathtakingly beautiful.

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Unbelievably good series

Words can’t describe enough my love for this series, i’ve watched a lot of BLs, good ones, with some of the same actors as in Not me, but none of them made me feel this suffering, pressure, hurting, the most sincere love and character development..all being acted in the purest and most natural way, that no series did, it really is an unforgettable experience..Thank you production team for this masterpiece, and to the actors i found out about, and will further follow their career growth, supporting them. I sincerely recommend it to all kind of viewers, who are at least okay with LGBTQ+ relationships, to view this series, because it doesn’t only involve love confessions with some drama, it’s about life and the will to live, inspiring you to change your mindset and be braver, live life at fullest, be happy and stay by the side of people whom you love, accept their love, accept the world as it is, accept yourself as who you are.

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I have seen some scenes from this show so often that I don't even need the subtitles anymore.

Not Me has a large ost of free-use music, and it's all very good. Most of the show is instrumentals of those songs, but they also use the full versions. Several of the songs made it onto my favorites playlist. The acting is well done. In fact, I loved Sean and White so much that it really threw me for a loop to find out those actors don't usually act for those types of roles. I actually don't like them in other things I've seen since Not Me, but I love love love them in Not Me. All the actors really brought their A game, and even though the show had a low production value, it doesn't feel like it. There's so much heart and drama and depth to every episode. P'Nuchy really managed to make something wonderful.

SPOILERS:

Two gripes: 1, the twin connection should have been used more.
2, I've seen this show multiple times, and I still can't tell you exactly how it all worked out okay in the end. Like, politically and corporately, it ended too neatly.

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Not Me started off as a slow burn but eventually expanded into a huge flame that, unfortunately, lost a bit of steam near the very end. While I enjoyed the gritty ambiance and production value from the very beginning, I don't think Not Me will have every single one of its viewers hooked from the start. It takes times for both the plot and romance to really get rolling but once it does, this series proves itself to be one of the best Thai BLs as of late.

Maybe I am speaking from a subjective standpoint but I think that Sean/White's slow burn enemies-to-lovers dynamic is one of the best yet. I really enjoyed seeing them and seeing how they gradually became lovers in a world where they prioritize social justice over their own lives.

There are decisions in Not Me's writing that I think could have used some fine tuning. For one, I find the whole "Parent Trap" arrangement to be completely unrealistic. It would have been easier to believe if Black and White had occasional reunions throughout their years apart. It could have easily been explained away with saying that Black visited his brother and father in Russia on certain holidays; that way, it would still be justified that Black's gang had no idea about White and it would have made the scene between White and his mother near the end of the show more impactful. Tbh, that entire scene between White and him mom felt shoehorned in, considering he never concerned himself with the whereabouts of his mother, nor was it mentioned beforehand that Black and his mother were on bad terms. With 14 episodes, they could have easily explored that relationship deeper.

And don't even get me started on GramBlack. As much as I was rooting for a GramBlack relationship, I'm not faulting the writing for the bait-and-switch with Eugene being Gram's endgame. I just think it was overall sloppy writing that the audience was given the illusion of Gram and Black being best friends. After Gram was done with the exposition dumping and being used as red herring for hurting Black, it's as if he never had a friendship with Black at all. Gram didn't seem to care about Black being hospitalized for weeks, or the fact that he kept his twin a secret for their entire friendship. Any chance that I had for liking the Gram/Eugene pairing was ruined when the flawed execution presented itself.

And, lastly, I thought the entire final arc of the show could have used a different direction. For a show about a gang conspiring corporate espionage, there was very little action in the last episode. The scene in the van was tense but it soon fizzled out right after the gang got saved. While I do understand the message about how the fight against an unjust system isn't over but has just begun, I think the last arc could have used a big bad. Other than Sean and White's relationship, everything about the final episode felt underwhelming.

Still, despite all of that, I still think Not Me is one of the best BLs yet and I highly recommend it.

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